13-3

[SammyBlueCat]

A large number of posters here predicted 5-7 wins last spring and summer.

I guess there shouldn't be shame in doing that after the last 2 seasons...

Crow sandwiches taste great.

 

[raduray]

Did you predict 13-3?

 

[Uptown]

We improved our record with cat-like quickness.

 

[RobertWeathers]

....and your 2025 AFC East Champions

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

I thought slightly above .500 only because of the amount of units maye threw last season at pivotal moments in games they could've won. I thought they be competitive but I didn't see this coming. I was also ticked they didn't play the starters more in the preseason

 

[scott99]

I predicted 8 wins, and thought that would’ve been a GREAT first year for the Vrabel led Patriots. They FAR exceeded my expectations.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

I think I had 9 wins in preseason. Incredible year.

 

[RxJock1120]

I had 10 wins, not sure even the most optimistic fan would have predicted this amount of success year 1.

 

[Toofy]

I had 8-9 wins and 10 was a stretch . Happy to eat crow

 

[NovaScotiaPatsFan]

I don't usually predict number of wins, but I was hoping first for a winning season and I would have been really satisfied with 11-6.

Even with our schedule, still 13 wins is something that the Dynasty teams used to do. And if we beat the Phish we'll be tied with them and the Dolts for most win increase year over year in NFL history.

 

[Grogan14]

A large number of posters here predicted 5-7 wins last spring and summer.

I guess there shouldn't be shame in doing that after the last 2 seasons...

Crow sandwiches taste great.

I predicted 4 wins.

I will take my crow with mustard

 

[mgcolby]

I had 10-12 based on the schedule and obvious coaching changes, FA additions and hopefully Maye took a sophomore leap under McDaniels. I never understood the 5-7 or under 8 win thought process. I felt with even a slight improvement in the coaching staff we had 3-4 more wins last year. So to me the coaching staff was worth 4 more wins. I'm sure no one is heartbroken about being incorrect.

Never expected Maye to be this! And figured we would be a WC team likely one and done in KC, Bal or Buf. Crazy that possibly 2 out of 3 of those teams wouldn't even make it along with Cincy. It feels like the football universe is starting to right itself. Division champs once again.

 

[festy1986]

I had them at too good to suck but too bad to compete.

Never really put a number on it probably six to seven wins

I don't feel bad about it. That's who they were and until they proved otherwise that's who they were going to be.

 

[Nikolai]

I had them at 10-7 and a Wild Card...whoops

Thinking this team would only be a game or two better than last year is crazy work. Did those people watch last year's team? I don't blame them if they didn't, but that team was another level of terrible. No way we were going to be even close to that with professional coaching.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Did you predict 13-3?

No. I did not make a prediction. I did have an open mind.

I am certain that our friends here are happy to be wrong.

 

[Spiral]

I would have been happy with six wins. Enjoying this season more than any I can think of, going back to 2007.

 

[sb1]

7 wins for me.

A good playoff run all on house money? Yes please.

 

[stinkypete]

They looked like a 10-11 win team and a playoff pushover to me.

 

[DarrylS]

I seem to remember I predicted between 8-9 wins, but will eat crow all day after this season..
Nice to see how much this team exceeded my expectations....

 

[sturmrider]

I had them at 10 wins didn't see that as good enough to make the playoffs, I am thrilled they far exceeded my expectations.